Job Purpose

To make a leading contribution to the EC project: “Quantum-optic Silicon as a Commodity: Extending the Trust Continuum Till the Edge of ICT Networks” with Dr Ross Millar and Prof Douglas Paul.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project strategy. This will involve the design, micro/nano-fabrication, and characterisation of single-photon avalanche diodes, working in the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/jwnc/) and in optics laboratories.

2. Characterisation of completed devices and the documentation of research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and research papers as appropriate.

3. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed publications, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

4. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.

5. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

6. Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

7. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community of academic and industrial partners.

8. Take a leading role in team/group/project meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.

9. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

10. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the project/research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

11. Make a leading contribution to Teaching activities (e.g. demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

12. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

13. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.

14. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the line manager or Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

15. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy, World Changing Glasgow 2025.

For appointment at Grade 8:

16. Take the lead in identifying and attracting new sources of independent and external research funding and researchers into this research area as opportunities permit to support future research.

17. Present research findings at high profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to raise the profile of the research group in order to enhance the research strength of the School.

18. Make a leading contribution to the management of the team/project and sustain an enhanced level of academic outputs and profile.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

A1.  Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) with at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience in a similar or related role(s), or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience.

A2. A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the field of photodetectors, avalanche photodiodes (APDs) and/or Single Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) with the ability to take full advantage of the resources in the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre and the research laboratories of the University of Glasgow and its partners in industry and academia.

A3. Evidenced knowledge of fabrication techniques and the associated processing required to fabricate opto-electronic devices (preferably including APDs or SPAD devices), including but not limited to lithography, dry etching, metallisation and metrology.

A4. Knowledge of the design and characterisation of relevant opto-electronic devices (ideally including photodetectors APDs and SPADs) as demonstrated through publications

A5. Knowledge of relevant material characterisation techniques, for example; capacitance-voltage measurements, Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence, or other.

A6. Knowledge of electrical characterisation techniques for opto-electronic devices at DC and (preferably) ~GHz frequencies (e.g. dark/photo current, bandwidth, responsivity etc).

A7. A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality publications and/or at conferences appropriate for the career stage.

For appointment at Grade 8:

A8. Knowledge and understanding of epitaxial growth techniques and influence of growth parameters of device performance of avalanche devices.

A9. Knowledge of cryogenic systems for low temperature measurement of opto-electronic devices at ~GHz electrical bandwidths

A10. Knowledge of fabrication specifically for avalanche photodiodes (APDs or SPADs) and with knowledge of Group IV processing.

A11. Knowledge of characterisation techniques specific to avalanche diodes (preferably in Geiger mode).

A12. An established track record of presentation and publication of relevant research results in quality publications and/or at conferences with a leading contribution.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Evidence of skills in the fabrication of opto-electronic devices using nano/microfabrication facilities.

C2 Evidence of skills in relevant material and device characterisation techniques as relating to the essential knowledge criteria.

C3 Research or Industrial creativity and strong cross-discipline collaborative ability

C4 Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely with a range of stakeholders

C5 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C6 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C7 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C8 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C9 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

C10 Good Team Leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills

for appointment at Grade 8:

C11 Able to work both individually as well as part of a team and manage less senior staff members as appropriate to co-ordinate publication strategies and disseminate results

C12 Strong cross-discipline collaborative ability, including evidence of working across industry and academia;

C13 Able to work in/with both industrial and academic environments with a good understanding of key legislative and process frameworks and/or industrial technology and approaches.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.

E2 Evidenced track record in fabrication and research experience associated with the previously mentioned knowledge and skills.

E3. Proven ability to deliver quality research outputs in a timely and efficient manner, with a track record of first author presentation and publications in quality publications/conferences, appropriate for the career stage

E4. Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities.

E5: Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project

objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.

E6. Experience in undertaking independent research.

E7. Commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.

E8. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

For appointment at Grade 8:

E9. Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to a senior PDRA / early career researcher

E10. An established national/international profile

E11. Experience and evidence of making a leading contribution in academic activities

E12. Experience of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of literature, design and analysis of research data and publication of papers